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NetApp unveils post-quantum encryption & AI for data defence
Virtualisation

NetApp unveils post-quantum encryption & AI for data defence

NetApp launches new data security features including post-quantum cryptography and enhanced ransomware protection to improve cyber resilience for customers.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Arkeus secures AUD $5m funding to boost global expansion
Surveillance

Arkeus secures AUD $5m funding to boost global expansion

Arkeus has secured AUD $5 million in funding to drive its expansion plans, reflecting strong investor confidence in its AI-driven defence technologies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025

Global Stories

Data encryption stories

Report finds low ECH use but risks from malicious actors grow
Firewalls

Report finds low ECH use but risks from malicious actors grow

Corrata's report reveals ECH privacy protocol use is rare among enterprise mobiles but exploited by 17% of risky sites, mainly via Cloudflare network.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
MirrorWeb launches Sentinel to cut false compliance alerts by 90%
Encryption

MirrorWeb launches Sentinel to cut false compliance alerts by 90%

MirrorWeb has launched Sentinel, a platform using AI to cut false compliance alerts by 90%, helping firms tackle rising risks from digital communication tools.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Boomi acquires Thru to enhance secure file transfer platform
Digital Transformation

Boomi acquires Thru to enhance secure file transfer platform

Boomi will acquire Thru by June 2025, adding secure managed file transfer to its platform for unified data integration and stringent compliance needs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Nutanix & Pure Storage team up for flexible virtual workloads
Storage

Nutanix & Pure Storage team up for flexible virtual workloads

Nutanix and Pure Storage partner to launch a scalable infrastructure solution integrating cloud and storage tech, targeting mission-critical virtual workloads in 2025.

By Moritz Florian • 4 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Cyberattacks highlight urgent need for Zero Trust security
Encryption

Cyberattacks highlight urgent need for Zero Trust security

Recent cyber attacks are raising calls for stronger, identity-focused cybersecurity, including Zero Trust principles, with traditional password hygiene no longer sufficient.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
ONLYOFFICE DocSpace 3.1 update brings VDR roles & templates
Document Management

ONLYOFFICE DocSpace 3.1 update brings VDR roles & templates

ONLYOFFICE launches DocSpace 3.1, enhancing Virtual Data Rooms with role-based forms, guest management, templates and AES-256 encryption for self-hosted users.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
ETSI launches Covercrypt for post-quantum data security
Data Protection

ETSI launches Covercrypt for post-quantum data security

ETSI has launched Covercrypt, a new post-quantum security standard aimed at protecting critical data and communications from future quantum threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Spike in remote ransomware attacks reported by Sophos
Malware

Spike in remote ransomware attacks reported by Sophos

Sophos has reported a staggering 141% rise in remote ransomware attacks since 2022, highlighting the urgent need for businesses to bolster cybersecurity measures.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
Rethinking data resilience on World Backup Day 2025
Virtualisation

Rethinking data resilience on World Backup Day 2025

As World Backup Day nears, experts stress that mere data backups are now inadequate amid rising cyber threats, urging a shift to robust resilience strategies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Mar 2025
AWS unveils Ocelot chip claiming 90% cost reduction
Encryption

AWS unveils Ocelot chip claiming 90% cost reduction

Amazon Web Services has launched its first quantum computing chip, Ocelot, claiming it can slash quantum error correction costs by up to 90%.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
Emburse debuts AI for efficient expense management
Data Protection

Emburse debuts AI for efficient expense management

Emburse has launched Emburse AI, a dedicated large language model aiming to streamline expense management and enhance accuracy in financial processes.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
Cloud storage fees hit nearly half of bills, survey reveals
Storage

Cloud storage fees hit nearly half of bills, survey reveals

A survey reveals organisations spend 49% of cloud storage bills on fees like data access, hindering business and causing budget overruns in 2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Data encryption stories

Legal Aid Agency hit by major cyber breach affecting millions
Data Protection

Legal Aid Agency hit by major cyber breach affecting millions

The Legal Aid Agency has suffered a major cyber-attack, exposing personal data of over two million individuals dating back to 2010 in England and Wales.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Qilin ransomware gang hits US courts & agencies in renewed wave
Ransomware

Qilin ransomware gang hits US courts & agencies in renewed wave

The ransomware group Qilin claims two cyber-attacks on US government bodies, raising concerns over public sector cybersecurity and service disruptions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Jared Siddle warns of risks in business AI tool usage
Data Protection

Jared Siddle warns of risks in business AI tool usage

Jared Siddle of Protecht warns that over half of employees risk exposing sensitive data to generative AI, urging firms to implement strict usage policies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025